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Oetgenn Family History

Oetgenn Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Oetken, Oetjen, Osten, Eugene, Bergen, Tenn, Genn, Eggen, Engen

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Where is the Oetgenn family from?

You can see how Oetgenn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oetgenn family name was found in Scotland in 1891. In 1891 there were 9 Oetgenn families living in Dumbartonshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Oetgenn's in Scotland. Dumbartonshire had the highest population of Oetgenn families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 11 census records available for the last name Oetgenn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oetgenn census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 642 immigration records available for the last name Oetgenn. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 2 military records available for the last name Oetgenn. For the veterans among your Oetgenn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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